Sylvester Stallone to Retire From Acting in Self-Produced Projects Following ‘Tulsa King’?

Iconic actor and filmmaker Sylvester Stallone; known for his roles in the Rocky and Rambo franchises, has recently announced that he will be retiring from acting in self-produced projects following the release of his latest film “Tulsa King.” 

In a recent interview with IndieWire, Stallone stated that “Tulsa King” might be his final acting role in a self-produced project. He also stated that he plans to focus on other aspects of filmmaking going forward.

About Tulsa King

“Tulsa King” is a crime drama film that Stallone has been working on for some time, both as an actor and producer. The film tells the story of a man who becomes embroiled in the criminal underworld of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the 1920s. It is set to be a gritty, hard-hitting film in the vein of Stallone’s previous work.

Why is Stallone a legend?

Stallone has been in the film industry for more than five decades now. He has starred in and produced several iconic films. He first rose to fame with the 1976 film “Rocky,” which he starred in and wrote. Rocky became a critically acclaimed hit and won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Rocky was later launched as a franchise that continues to this day. He then starred and wrote in the Rambo franchise, which also became a blockbuster franchise.

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Over the years, Stallone has also been involved in many other successful films and franchises, such as the “Expendables” series and “Demolition Man,” but “Tulsa King” will be the last time he will be seen in front of the camera in a self-produced film. 

So, what’s next for Stallone?

He plans to take a step back from acting and focus on other areas of filmmaking, such as producing and directing.

He has also said that he’s open to the idea of acting in other people’s projects in the future, but for now, he wants to focus on other areas of filmmaking.

This announcement is sure to come as a disappointment to Stallone’s fans, but the actor has promised that “Tulsa King” will be a fitting swan song for his acting career, and that he plans to go out with a bang. “Tulsa King” showcases the best of what Stallone has to offer as an actor, and fans will surely be excited to see him in this final acting role.

Stallone’s contribution to the film industry is undeniable, and his legacy will live on through his films. His fans will be eagerly awaiting the release of “Tulsa King,” and it will be interesting to see what the future holds for this legendary actor and filmmaker.

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